Question

According to the textbook, all of the following statements about female circumcision are true except: A. although the risks are well-known, the prevalence of circumcision in the United States has grown to 18% of female adolescents. B. female circumcision carries zero health benefits. C. female circumcision can cause infection and chronic pain during urination, menstruation, and sexual intercourse. D. after circumcision, it is virtually impossible for a woman to achieve an orgasm during sex.

Answer 1

option A.)Female circumcision or FGM carries several health risks and has no health benefits. The prevalence of circumcision in the United States has not grown to 18% of female adolescents.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is A. According to the textbook, female circumcision, also known as Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), carries several health risks and has no health benefits. It can cause infections, and chronic pain during urination, menstruation, and sexual intercourse. However, it is important to note that the prevalence of circumcision in the United States has not grown to 18% of female adolescents as stated in option A.